Veterinary Technician

Veterinary Technician Baton Rouge, LA Job Details Full-time $14 - $23 an hour 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off On-the-job training Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Life insurance Qualifications Pet care Vascular access Direct patient care Maintaining an organized workspace Medication administration Patient monitoring Veterinary Technician Certification Animal catheterization Veterinary experience Administrative experience High school diploma or GED IV insertion Veterinary X-ray Collecting samples for laboratory testing Medical-surgical Anesthesiology Medical laboratory work Airway management Discharge planning Clean workspace maintenance Aseptic technique Patient treatment Patient emergency assistance Vaccination administration Entry level Animal restraint Veterinary technician experience

Full Job Description Summary:

The veterinary technician is the veterinarian's primary medical support. They begin the examination procedure and continue to assist the doctor throughout the examination, diagnosis and treatment phases. They aide the veterinarians in achieving greater efficiency by relieving them of technical work and administrative detail. They have a very significant role in communicating with and educating clients about their pets.

Position Requirements:

High school diploma or equivalent. Veterinary Technician Certification (RVT) desirable. Previous on the job training when not an RVT.

Physical Effort:

Work requires lifting and carrying records and equipment weighing up to 40 lbs; requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time.

Working conditions:

May be exposed to unpleasant odors, noises and animal feces. May be exposed to bites, scratches and contagious diseases.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Can provide compassionate care to patients and clients. Can conduct oneself in a confident and professional manner even when stressed and/or focused on individual tasks. Can prepare and maintain the exam rooms and treatment areas. Can effectively restrain pets even when large or difficult. Understands all common vaccinations and vaccination protocols and can explain to clients. Understands the importance of a clean and orderly facility, does not hesitate to clean or organize as part of a normal job duty. Gives SQ, IM and IV injections. Can handle client's medical questions with confidence and direct to veterinarians when appropriate. Can explain necessary follow-up and homecare instructions. Understands usage, dosage, and common side-effects for commonly used prescription drugs and can readily explain them to the clients. Can assist the veterinarian in medical, surgical and dental procedures; prepares patients for surgery; administers anesthesia; monitors patients during surgery and recovery; administers fluids. Can perform emergency procedures such as control of bleeding, resuscitation with oxygen, opening airways, and external cardiac massage. Can perform clinical laboratory procedures such as fecal flotation exams, heartworm checks, skin scrapings, urinalysis, and fungal cultures; draws blood for laboratory analysis; maintains file of lab test results and ensures that test results are recorded in patient records. Can effectively position for and take radiographs. Can place IV catheters and properly care for them. Understands the use and care of IV pumps as well. Knows common disease states and can alert veterinarians when symptoms change or when concerns arise with hospitalized patients. Can discharge patients based on the veterinarian's orders, ensuring that patients are well groomed and in a medically appropriate state.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$14.00 - $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

Veterinary Experience:

2 years (Required)

Work Location:

In person